7-Day Explore Uganda and Rwanda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Travel to Kibale National Park

After breakfast we will proceed to Kibale National Park via Mubende Town where we have a short coffee break. Afterwards we proceed to Fort Portal for lunch and a nature walk in the swamp, lots of bird species can be seen. Dinner will be held and at a local lodge.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and visiting local community

On this day we will head to the Kanyanchu Park headquarters to partake in chimpanzee trekking. After our lunch break at the lodge, we will walk to the "Top of the World" view the ranges for mountain of the moon and the magical creator lakes.
Dinner awaits you at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travelling to Mgahiga National Park

We shall continue our safari towards the Mgahiga National Park, which is located in the Virunga Mountains bordering Rwanda (7hrs drive). En route you have the possibility to see the breathtaking landscape of these two countries. On our way we shall have lunch at Lake Bunyonyi the deepest lake in Africa which has over 29 island. We continue our drive to Mgahiga National Park, where we will have dinner and overnight at a local lodge.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking and Traveling to Rwanda

After breakfast at the lodge we shall drive to the Mgahiga Park headquarters for the gorilla trekking journey. Later in the afternoon we will have lunch on our way to the beautiful and artistic town of Ruhengeri in Rwanda.
Dinner and overnight will be held at a local lodge.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali City Tour

On our fifth day together, we shall explore Kigali the capital city of Rwanda, where we will be visiting various landmarks and attractions. After lunch we will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, to deepen our understanding of of the tragic events that happened in Rwanda in 1994.
We will continue our tour of Kigali, taking in some cultural attractions.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Akagera National Park

In the morning we will go on a game drive through the captivating terrain of Akagera National Park. This park has diverse vegetation and hosts various mammals such as zebras, lions, and leopards alongside numerous birds. Conclude your day's adventure by retiring to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure to kigali international airport

After breakfast we shall travel to the nearby airport for your departure. Here marks the end of our safari.

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Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.